No. 3 seed Magda Linette defeated qualifier Aliona Falei 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-2 in the Chennai Open first round -- at 3 hours and 33 minutes, the longest WTA main-draw match of 2026 so far. The previous joint-longest were Elsa Jacquemot. Law enforcement and judicial authorities are examining the evidence and procedural records linked to the matter. Officials stated that further legal action and detailed findings will follow as the formal investigation progresses.